CYBERFOR and NETWARCOM Sailors Volunteer Time to Military Children

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors from Navy Cyber Forces and Naval Network Warfare Command Joint Information Dominance First Class Petty Officers Association (JID-FCPOA) teamed up with the Child Development Center (CDC) aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story to participate in a community outreach program, March 14.

The Sailors donated arts and craft materials to interact with four pre-school classes at the CDC as part of their mission to give back to the community.

"A lot of us have kids the same age and know exactly how important it is for them to see a positive role model," said Information Systems Technician 1st Class Joel Melendez, JID-FCPOA president. "I am happy we could come out and let them know how important they are."

Pam Powers, pre-school teacher at the CDC, spoke about the positive impact the Sailors participation had on the children.

"Today is going really well," said Powers. "You can see how excited the kids are to have the Sailors visit. We look forward to seeing them come back again soon."

Sailor played games, constructed crafts, colored and talked with the kids during their visit.

The association's outreach program includes monthly visits in the local community with an event in place to meet again with CDC students, according to Information Systems Technician 1st Class Binal D. Jones.

"Next month we are very excited to continue our relationship with the CDC by enjoying a picnic that honors the upcoming Month of the Military Child," said Jones." "For the kids who undergo frequent moves and endure parents being deployed we really want to promote awareness and give thanks to these little heroes."

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